groundtruth initiative presentation in cairo, september 2012
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GroundTruth Initiative
MEGAWRA: Cairo, Egypt / Sept.23, 2012
Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya…~ 250,000 people, 2.5 km2
…was a blank spot on the map
This is all the media shows about Kibera…
* The MappersThe Mappers: 13 Kibera youth
What did they collect?
• water points• public latrines• medical clinics• informal schools• churches/mosques• video shops• salons• community organizations
and much more!
Kibera Map Today
The Densest Map Ever?
What is Community Mapping?
1) Community decides what to map, then creates/gathers the map data. That is, geographical coordinates alongside any other information.
2) Community also edits the map data themselves, and comes to agreement on the final product.
3) Mapped information is generally shared openly, online, contributing to commons. Community decides what to share or not share.
4) Community uses the information afterwards, themselves
Voice of Kibera
www.voiceofkibera.org
Data +
Storytelling
Software
• OpenStreetMap/ JOSM
For creating Base Map: geographical features that don’t change too frequently, are public.
•Ushahidi
Using the map from OpenStreetMap, you can plot points and share text, images and video.
Voice of Kibera
Reports
Reports
Reports
Video clip from Youtube
Need photo here of the guys out on a shoot…
Kibera News Network.org
Selection of Video Topics
Thematic Mapping:
HealthEducation
Water/SanitationSafety
2322759509
Kibera News Network.org
Outcomes and Uses of media and maps
1) Local neighborhood planning process
2) Advocacy, lobbying, demand for rights 3) Shifting community image: gaining
legitimacy and demonstrating resources 4) Community news source
5) Open data resource for local organizations and initiatives
6) Basis for local discussions around themes raised
7) Linking with broader technical and online communities
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Politically active, relatively high income, already using video and media to document conflict.
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